How should the education and training sector respond to the Tiriti o Waitangi provisions in the Act?
The education sector must respond to Tiriti o Waitangi provisions outlined in S9 of The Education and Training Act 2021.
High-level expectations include honouring Te Tiriti, acknowledging its principles, andsupporting Māori-Crown relationships. Plans, policies and curricula are expected to reflect tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori. Instruction in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori are encouraged. Schools are expected to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori students.
The challenge is to understand Te Tiriti, including its context and limitations, and draw on guidance it can offer to achieve better outcomes for students and learners, including in workplace learning.
Anne Salmond’s Iwi vs Kiwi: Beyond the Binary offers insights into Te Tiriti and the issues associated with it. Te Tiriti can also be seen as a foundation for inclusive democracy in New…
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